In the world of corporate governance, commercial law, and professional ethics, few Ugandan or regional figures carry the authority and global resonance that Winnie commands. A distinguished lawyer, academic, and board leader, she occupies that rare intersection where rigorous scholarship meets the lived realities of organisational leadership. She currently serves as Board Chairperson of dfcu Bank, Independent Non-Executive Director at MTN Uganda, and Director at Jubilee Allianz Uganda—positions that place her at the heart of some of East Africa’s most consequential institutions. Globally, she is part of the new vanguard shaping international governance and insolvency reforms through appointments to the…
#WomenFixingUganda: Lessons from Dr. Winnie Tarinyeba Kiryabwire on Law, Leadership, Governance and Life Dr. Winnie Tarinyeba Kiryabwire is certainly one of East Africa’s leading voices in law, governance, and ethical leadership—a thinker and practitioner whose influence spans academia, boardrooms, and global regulatory circles. In an era marked by institutional fragility, rapid technological disruption, and rising expectations of those who lead, she stands out as a rare combination of intellectual depth, practical wisdom, and unwavering moral clarity. In this wide-ranging conversation with CEO East Africa Executive Editor, Muhereza Kyamutetera, she offers a masterclass that weaves together law, leadership, governance, and deeply human reflections. These 25+1 lessons—distilled from her lived experience and scholarly insight—form a powerful blueprint for anyone seeking to lead with substance, integrity, and enduring purpose.

A life devoted to building institutions that outlast individuals: Dr. Winnie Tarinyeba-Kiryabwire embodies a rare fusion of values-based leadership, ethical governance, African intellectual confidence, and global legal influence—shaping boards, laws, and future leaders with integrity, clarity, and enduring purpose.



